Women in the Biblical World: A Survey of Old and New Testament Perspectives is a volume featuring the most current research in biblical scholarship. This collection will whet the reader's appetite for cutting-edge research and encourage a closer look at some of the familiar passages that may have been overlooked in the biblical text. New insights will be gained, a greater depth of understanding in the biblical text will be fostered, and a greater appreciation for women in the Bibl...

Most Americans are more aware of the workings of the federal government than of their own state governments. But these “laboratories of democracy” constitute perhaps the most creative components of the American political experiment.This book serves as a guide for students of government and provides a historical context for understanding the forces at work in the state’s political system. Among the states, Tennessee’s unique blend of legislative and executive powers is, in some resp...

William Cuthbert Faulkner was born on the 25th September 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi.Faulkner never graduated from high school and also dropped out of the University of Mississippi. Despite this seeming lack of application, he would go on to become one of the literary leviathans of American Modernism. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1949 as well as two Pulitizer prizes and was a prolific Hollywood screenwriter.With classics such as ‘The Sound and the Fury’ and ‘...

"In the city... You don't even see the knife coming until you're bleeding."Rufus left his small-town life in Nowhere to turn wrenches at the Emerald Isle Garage. But he soon discovers the shop is a front for an organized crime syndicate. When an unhinged mob boss turns his gaze on him, Rufus's friends, his car, and his mentor are all on the table as targets. Stealing a legendary 1969 Boss 429, Rufus must race back to his hometown for a brutal, heavy-metal showdown ...

Ludwig Wittgenstein loved movies, and based on his remarks on watching them, there is a strong connection between his experience of watching films and his thoughts on aesthetics. Furthermore, however, Wittgenstein himself has been invoked in recent cinema. Wittgenstein at the Movies is centered on in-depth explorations of two intriguing experimental films on Wittgenstein: Derek Jarman's Wittgenstein and Péter Forgács' Wittgenstein Tractatus. The featured essays l...

Working Guide to Reservoir Engineering provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering. The book begins by discussing basic concepts such as types of reservoir fluids, the properties of fluid containing rocks, and the properties of rocks containing multiple fluids. It then describes formation evaluation methods, including coring and core analysis, drill stem tests, logging, and initial estimation of reserves. The book explains the enhanced oil recovery process...

Updated for today's engineer, Formulas and Calculations for Drilling, Production, and Workover, Fifth Edition delivers the quick answers for daily petroleum challenges. Starting with a review of basic equations, calculations, and many worked examples, this reference offers a quick look up of topics such as drilling fluids, pressure control, and air and gas calculations. The formulas and calculations are provided in either English field units or in metric units. Additional topics include ce...

Library Journal, Starred ReviewKeep your brain healthy as you age by practicing proper maintenance and learning to identify problems as they arise.Have you ever spent 10 minutes looking for your reading glasses, and they were on the top of your head? Or, have you walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Most people, even younger ones, have had these experiences but when should such instances be something ...

This book examines the costs and benefits of ending the fighting in a range of conflicts, and probes the reasons why negotiators provide, or fail to provide, resolutions that go beyond just "stopping the shooting." What is the desired and achievable mix between negotiation strategies that look backward to end current hostilities and those that look ahead to prevent their recurrence?To answer that question, a wide range of case studies is marshaled to explore relevant peacemaking si...

In "Essays on Modern Novelists," William Lyon Phelps offers a nuanced exploration of the primary figures in the early 20th-century literary landscape. Combining critical examination with personal insight, Phelps delves into the works and philosophies of notable authors, such as James Joyce, Virginia Woolf, and Mark Twain. His essays are characterized by a lucid prose style that effortlessly intertwines literary analysis with biographical context, drawing on his own profound understanding o...

Human Nature In The Bible by William Lyon Phelps Everyone who has a thorough knowledge of the Bible may truly be called educated; and no other learning or culture, no matter how extensive or elegant, can, among Europeans and Americans, form a proper substitute. Western civilization is founded upon the Bible; our ideas, our wisdom, our philosophy, our literature, our art, our ideals, come more from the Bible than from all other books put together. It is a revelation of divinity ...

"Cacao Culture in the Philippines" by William Scrugham Lyon explores the rich history and significance of cacao cultivation in the Philippines. The book delves into the agricultural practices, cultural traditions, and economic impact of cacao farming in the region. Lyon highlights the unique varieties of cacao grown in the Philippines and their potential in the global chocolate market. Through detailed research and engaging narratives, the author sheds light on the challenges faced by loca...